How do I disable my computer BIOS splash screen?

When your computer starts up, a splash screen will be displayed for a few seconds. This splash screen usually displays the computer manufacturer's logo or some other image or information. For example, in the below picture is an example of a Dell computer BIOS splash screen that appears as the computer loads.

If you want to disable the BIOS splash screen, so that it no longer is displayed when your computer starts up, most motherboards provide a setting option in the BIOS setup to turn off the splash screen.

• Steps on how to enter the BIOS (CMOS) system setup.

There are a number of different types of BIOS versions that your motherboard could have. To determine where the setting is in your computer's BIOS, check the motherboard user manual. In most cases, it should be mentioned there. If you don't have a manual for your motherboard, access the BIOS and look through all settings for anything that refers to turning on on/off or showing the splash screen (the wording of this option may differ by BIOS version). Set the option to either disabled or enabled, whichever is opposite of what it is currently set to. This should disable the splash screen.

When the splash screen is disabled the POST screen will be shown instead. The POST screen displays some technical specifications about your computer, like memory (RAM), CD/DVD drive, hard drive, and video card information and details.